BellaMacchina
1976 Fiat X1/9
I just read on this forum on another thread someone shifting 7000rpm without issue.
I am compelled at this notion. And started feeling conservative about my shifts that are usually around 3-4000.
So I went out and tried shifting around 4500 rpm. The overall experience was pleasant, the car was even funner, more fun, even, and I had what can be considered as a silly grin on my face...
So can I really shift this puppy around 5000rpm with regularity and have not too much cause for concern that the engine will self combust into little pieces?
I noticed during my little test today the car was very responsive, shifted beautifully and...almost seemed to like it as much as me and maybe a bit more...
Are there published numbers for a 1300cc engine without emissions? Can anyone give me an estimate where the torque starts to max out at what rpm?
My enthusiasm for this car has increased, even more today!
5000rpm = :excited::excited::excited::headbang::headbang:
I am compelled at this notion. And started feeling conservative about my shifts that are usually around 3-4000.
So I went out and tried shifting around 4500 rpm. The overall experience was pleasant, the car was even funner, more fun, even, and I had what can be considered as a silly grin on my face...
So can I really shift this puppy around 5000rpm with regularity and have not too much cause for concern that the engine will self combust into little pieces?
I noticed during my little test today the car was very responsive, shifted beautifully and...almost seemed to like it as much as me and maybe a bit more...
Are there published numbers for a 1300cc engine without emissions? Can anyone give me an estimate where the torque starts to max out at what rpm?
My enthusiasm for this car has increased, even more today!
5000rpm = :excited::excited::excited::headbang::headbang: